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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.74, 4,591.97 and 2,134.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.74, 4,591.97 and 2,134.27 is: 3,198.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.74 : 4,591.97 = 2,134.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.74/4,591.97 = 2,134.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.74x = 4,591.97 × 2,134.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.74x = 9,800,481.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,800,481.66/3,063.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,198.86

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